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York's Hidden History

Uncover the secrets of the city
Location: York city centre (Postal address: 8 Holly Bank Road, York. YO24 4EB.)
Telephone:
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About Us

"I hadn't expected to learn so much about my own city but it was packed with fascinating history that I had no idea about."

If you're looking for York walks with a difference, join York's Hidden History as we uncover our city's ancient, natural, and scientific secrets, and forgotten people and places. Our expert guides, Dr Simon Rogerson and Dr Liam Herringshaw, bring York's Hidden History to life with knowledge and humour.

Throughout the year, we offer private tours, talks and events for individuals, couples, families, and groups small and large. Please drop us an email (yorkshh@gmail.com) and we'll be happy to discuss what you're looking for.

Elements of York

The 'Elements of York' is our main programme of walks - the York Air Walk, the York Fire Walk, the York Earth Walk, and the York Water Walk - which uncover the ancient, natural, and scientific secrets of the city. They last 90 to 120 minutes, and we normally offer them on Fridays and Sundays in the spring and summer. Tickets must be booked in advance.

Guilded Tours of York's Hidden History

Offered on a 'pay what you feel' basis, our Guilded Tours take place at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month, from April until October. Starting and finishing outside York Guildhall, we'll uncover the medieval city hidden within the streets and buildings of modern York. Guilded Tours last around an hour, and you can book advance tickets on our Eventbrite page, or just turn up on the day.

Family events and Private tours

Our Guilded Tours and 'Elements of York' walks are aimed at over-11s, but we also offer family events, including York fossil hunts and museum activities, and the Filthy, Beastly Tour of York. We are also very happy to lead private tours of York for individuals, couples, families and groups. Please drop us a line at yorkshh@gmail.com and we'll be happy to chat.

Opening Times

We offer private tours for couples, families, and groups throughout the year. Please get in touch via social media (@yorkshiddenhist), email (yorkshh@gmail.com) or phone and we'll be happy to discuss what you're looking for.

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York Ice Trail 2025

On Sunday February 2nd, as part of the 2025 York Ice Trail, we're teaming up with Thin Ice Press to offer two special walks: An Ice Age Tour of York (10.30am-12.30pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e...), and An Ice Old Walk Round York (2pm-4pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e...).

Both walks will explore the icy origins of York, and tracks down some of the prehistoric - ice sculpture - creatures that will be hiding around town. Find out more and book your tickets on our Eventbrite page.

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Elements of York:

Together, our Air, Fire, Earth, and Water walks make up the 'Elements of York'. For 2025, we are offering them on Fridays and Sundays of special 'Elemental' weekends. Please check dates and book your tickets via Tripadvisor - York Air Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...), York Fire Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...), York Earth Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...) and York Water Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...).

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Guilded Tours of York's Hidden History

Our Guilded Tours explore the medieval streets of York, starting and finishing outside York Guildhall. During the spring and summer, we offer the walks at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month. To check dates and reserve your tickets, please visit our Eventbrite Guilded Tours page (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o...).

Events at York's Hidden History

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